Resources for Outdoor Learning

Current Research Articles

"Health Benefits of Playing Outdoors"– National Wildlife FederatioThis website has links to scientific studies that discuss the many benefits of spending time in nature, including better eyesight and better standardized test scores!

Gear:

Good children's gear can be hard to find. At Saplings Outdoor Program we use Oakiwear gloves, rain jackets, and pants, mimiTENS mittens, KidORCA, MyMayu, Bogs, or Kamik boots, and Merino Wool and Hand Warmers from Hands on Heat, to keep our bodies warm.